#D695AE Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow pink carries a warm, muted character that avoids being too sugary or bright. Because it balances softness with a touch of maturity, the hex code #d695ae works well as a grounding background color or a subtle accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays for high contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability, this shade is a safe choice for UI elements.
Questions about #d695ae
What is #d695ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d695ae is rgb(214, 149, 174), in HSL hsl(337, 44%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 19%, 16%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d695ae?
Deep charcoal grays create the most effective contrast with #d695ae, allowing the muted pink to stand out without appearing harsh. For a softer look, pairing it with creamy off-whites or muted sage greens emphasizes its warm and sophisticated undertones.
Is #d695ae a suitable choice for website text?
Using #d695ae as a primary text color will likely fail accessibility standards due to poor contrast against standard white backgrounds. It works best as an accent or background element where black or very dark gray text can be layered on top.
Is #d695ae readable on white or black?
#d695ae has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.